Whirlpool AMW 218 WH User guide

Brand: Whirlpool

Model: AMW 218 WH

Category: Microwaves

Type: User guide

AMW 218

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INSTALLATION

PRIOR TO CONNECTING

NSURE THAT THE APPLIANCE IS NOT DAMAGED. Check

that the oven door closes  rmly against the

door support and that the internal door seal is

not damaged. Empty the oven and clean the

interior with a soft, damp cloth.

AFTER CONNECTING

HE EARTHING OF THIS APPLIANCE is compulso-

ry. The manufacturer will accept no re-

sponsibility for injury to persons, ani-

mals or damage to objects arising from

the non-observance of this requirement.

The manufacturers are not liable for any

problems caused by the user’s failure to ob-

serve these instructions.

O NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE if it has a

damaged mains cord or plug, if it is not

working properly, or if it has been dam-

aged or dropped. Do not immerse the

mains cord or plug in water. Keep the

cord away from hot surfaces. Electrical

shock,  re or other hazards may result.

HECK THAT THE VOLTAGE on the rating

plate corresponds to the voltage in your

home.

HE OVEN CAN BE OPERATED ONLY if the oven door is

 rmly closed.

Poor television reception

and radio interference may

result if the oven is located

close to a TV, radio or aerial.

Place the oven on a stable, even

surface that is strong enough to

hold the oven and the food

utensils you put in it. Use

care when handling.

Position the oven at a distance from oth-

er heating sources. For su cient ventilation

there must be a space of at least 20-cm above

the oven. Ensure that the space underneath,

above and around the oven is empty to allow

for proper air ow.

ONLY ALLOW CHILDREN to use the oven without

adult supervision after adequate instruc-

tions have been given so that the child is

able to use the oven in a safe way and un-

derstands the hazards of improper use.

The appliance is not intended for use by

young children or in rm persons without

supervision. Young chil-

dren should be super-

vised to ensure that

they do not play with

the appliance.

If your oven has a combination mode, chil-

dren should only use the oven under adult

supervision due to the high temperatures

generated.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT HEAT, OR USE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS in

or near the oven. Fumes can create a  re

hazard or explosion.

O NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for drying

textiles, paper, spices, herbs, wood,  ow-

ers, fruit or other combustible materials.

Fire could result.

DO NOT OVER-COOK FOOD. Fire could result.

DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED, espe-

cially when using paper, plastic or oth-

er combustible materials in the cook-

ing process. Paper can char or burn and

some plastics can melt if used when

heating foods.

F MATERIAL INSIDE / OUTSIDE THE OVEN SHOULD

IGNITE OR SMOKE IS OBSERVED, keep oven

door closed and turn the oven o . Dis-

connect the power cord or shut o pow-

er at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

O NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE

oven for heating anything in

airtight sealed contain-

ers. The pressure increas-

es and may cause damage

when opening or may explode.

EGGS

O NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for cook-

ing or reheating whole eggs with or

without shell since they may

explode even after microwave

heating has ended.

HE DOOR SEALS AND THE DOOR SEAL AREAS must

be regularly inspected for damage. If these

areas are damaged the appliance should

not be operated until it has been repaired

by a trained service technician.

O NOT USE corrosive chemicals or va-

pors in this appliance. This type of oven

is speci cally designed to heat or cook

food. It is not designed for industrial or

laboratory use.

O NOT HANG OR PLACE heavy items on the

door as this can damage the oven open-

ing and hinges. The door handle should

not be used for hanging things on.

GENERAL

HIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY!

HE APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED without food

in the oven when using microwaves. Operation in

this manner is likely to damage the appliance.

F YOU PRACTICE OPERATING the oven, put a glass

of water inside. The water will absorb the mi-

crowave energy and the oven will not be dam-

aged.

EMOVE WIRE TWIST-TIES from paper or

plastic bags before placing bag in

the oven.

DEEPFRYING

O NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for deep-frying,

because the oil temperature cannot be

controlled.

LIQUIDS

E.G. BEVERAGES OR WATER. Overheating the liquid

beyond boiling point can occur

without evidence of bubbling.

This could result in a sudden

boil over of the hot liquid.

To prevent this possibility the

following steps should be taken:

1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with

narrow necks.

2. Stir the liquid before placing the container

in the oven and let the teaspoon remain

in the container.

3. After heating, allow standing for a short

time, stirring again before carefully re-

moving the container from the oven.

CAREFUL

LWAYS REFER to a microwave cookbook for de-

tails. Especially, if cooking or reheating food

that contains alcohol.

FTER HEATING BABY FOOD or liquids in a

baby bottle or in a baby food

jar, always stir and check the

temperature before serving.

This will ensure that the heat is evenly distributed

and the risk of scalding or burns can be avoided.

Ensure the Lid and the Teat is removed be-

fore heating!

PRECAUTIONS

USE HOT PADS OR OVEN MITTS to prevent

burns, when touching containers, oven

parts, and pan after cooking.

O NOT USE THE CAVITY for any storage purposes.

HE VENTILATION OPENINGS on the oven must not be

covered. Blocking the air intake or exhaust vents

may cause damage to the oven and poor cook-

ing results.

O NOT STORE or use this appliance outdoors.

DO NOT USE this product near a kitchen sink, in

a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or

similar.

POWER SUGGESTED USE:

(750 W)

REHEATING OF BEVERAGES, water, clear soups, co ee, tea or other food with a high water

content. If the food contains egg or cream choose a lower power.

600 W C

OOKING OF  sh, meat, vegetables etc.

400 W

ORE CAREFUL COOKING e.g. high protein sauces, cheese and egg dishes and to  nish

cooking casseroles. Simmering stews, melting butter.

EFROST

(160 W)

DEFROSTING. Softening butter, cheeses.

EEP WARM

( 90 W)

SOFTENING Ice cream

ACCESSORIES

GENERAL

F ACCESSORIES CONTAINING METAL comes in contact

with the oven interior, while the oven is in op-

eration, sparking can occur and the oven could

be damaged.

TURNTABLE SUPPORT

SE THE TURNTABLE SUPPORT under the

Glass turntable. Never put any oth-

er utensils on the turntable sup-

port.

Fit the turntable support in the oven.



GLASS TURNTABLE

USE THE GLASS TURNTABLE with all cooking meth-

ods. It collects the dripping juic-

es and food particles that other-

wise would stain and soil the in-

terior of the oven.

Place the Glass turntable on the turntable

support.



ENSURE THAT THE UTENSILS YOU USE are oven proof

and allow microwaves to

pass through them before

cooking.

HEN YOU PUT FOOD AND ACCESSORIES in the micro-

wave oven, ensure that they do not come in

contact with the interior of the oven.

This is especially important with accessories

made of metal or metal parts.

ALWAYS ENSURE that the turntable is able to turn

freely before starting the oven. If the turnta-

ble isn’t able to turn freely you should use a

smaller vessel.

HERE ARE a number of accessories available on

the market. Before you buy, ensure they are

suitable for microwave use.

CHOOSING MICROWAVE POWER

OPERATING THE OVEN

SELECT POWER LEVEL by turning the multi-

function knob.

TURN THE ADJUST KNOB clockwise to set the

desired cooking time. The oven starts au-

tomatically.

PAUSE OR STOP COOKING

TO PAUSE COOKING

The cooking can be paused to

check, turn or stir the food

by opening the door.

TO CONTINUE COOKING

Close the door. The cooking is resumed from

where it was paused.

IF YOU DON’T WANT TO CONTINUE COOKING

Remove the food, turn the adjust knob to zero

and close the door.

TYPE OF

FOOD

AMOUNT POWER

LEVEL

TIME STANDING

TIME

HINTS

HICKEN

(whole)

1000 G

750 W

18 - 20

MIN. 5 - 10 MIN.

TURN THE CHICKEN midway thru

cooking. Check that the

meatjuice is uncolored when the

cooking is  nished.

HICKEN

( llets or

pieces)

500 G 8 - 10 MIN.5 MIN.

CHECK that the meatjuice is

uncolored when the cooking is

 nished.

ACON 150 G 3 - 4 MIN. 1 - 2 MIN.

PLACE ON KITCHEN PAPER, on a plate,

in 2 or 3 layers and cover with

more kitchen paper.

EGETABLES

(fresh)

300 G 3 - 4 MIN. 1 - 2 MIN.

COOK COVERED and add 2 tbs salt.

EGETABLES

(frozen)

250 -

400 G

3 - 4 MIN.

5 - 6 MIN.

1 - 2 MIN.

COOK COVERED

JACKET

POTATOES

1 PCS

4 PCS

4 - 6 MIN.

12 - 15 MIN.

2 MIN.

5 MIN.

PRICK WITH FORK. (1 pcs = 250 g).

Turn midway thru cooking.

EAT (loaf)

600 -

700 G

600 W

12 - 14

MIN.5 MIN.

ISH

(whole)

600 G 8 - 9 MIN. 4 - 5 MIN.

SCORE THE SKIN and cook covered.

ISH (steaks

or  llets)

400

G 5 - 6 MIN. 2 - 3 MIN.

PLACE WITH THINNER PARTS towards

the center of the plate. Cook

covered.

COOKING CHART

THE MORE FOOD YOU WANT TO COOK the longer it

takes. A rule of thumb is that double amount

of food requires almost double the time.

THE LOWER STARTING TEMPERATURE, the longer cook-

ing time is required. Food at room tem-

perature cooks faster than food taken di-

rectly from the refrigerator.

F YOU ARE COOKING SEVERAL ITEMS of the

same food, such as jacket potatoes,

place them in a ring pattern for uniform

cooking.

SOME FOODS ARE COVERED BY A SKIN OR MEMBRANE e.g.

potatoes, apples and egg yolks. These food

should be pricked with a fork or cocktail stick

to relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting.

SMALLER PIECES OF FOOD WILL COOK FASTER than larg-

er pieces and uniform pieces of food cook

more evenly than irregularly shaped foods.

TIRRING AND TURNING OF FOOD ARE techniques

used in conventional cooking as well as in mi-

crowave cooking to distribute the heat quick-

ly to the center of the dish and avoids over-

cooking at the outer edges of the food.

HEN COOKING FOOD OF UNEVEN SHAPE or

thickness, place the thinner area of

food towards the center of the dish,

where it will be heated last.

OOD WITH LOT OF FAT AND SUGAR will be

cooked faster than food containing a lot

of water. Fat and sugar will also reach a higher

temperature than water.

ALWAYS ALLOW THE FOOD TO STAND for some time

after cooking. Standing time always improves

the result since the temperature will then be

evenly distributed throughout the food.

TYPE OF

FOOD

AMOUNT POWER

LEVEL

TIME STANDING

TIME

HINTS

LATED MEAL

300 G

450 G

750 W

3 - 5

MIN.

4 - 5 MIN.

1 - 2 MIN.

COVER THE PLATE

RICE

2 DL

6 DL

1 - 2 MIN.

3 - 4 MIN.

1 MIN.

2 MIN

COVER THE DISH

MEAT BALLS 250 G 2 MIN. 1 - 2 MIN.HEAT UNCOVERED

BEVERAGE 2 DL 1 - 2 ½ MIN.1 MIN.

PUT A METAL SPOON in the cup to

prevent overcooking.

OUP (clear) 2½ DL 2 - 2 ½ MIN.1 MIN.

REHEAT UNCOVERED in a soup plate

or bowl.

ILKBASED

SOUPS OR

SAUCES

2 ½ DL 2 ½ - 3 MIN.1 MIN.

DO NOT FILL the container more

than 3/4. Stir once during

heating.

OT DOGS

1 PCS

2 PCS

600 W

½ - 1

MIN.

1 - 1 ½ MIN.

1 MIN.

ASAGNA 500 G 5 - 6 MIN. 2 - 3 MIN.

REHEATING CHART

AS IN TRADITIONAL COOKING METHODS, food reheat-

ed in a microwave oven must always be heat-

ed until piping hot.

THE BEST RESULTS ARE ACHIEVED if the food

is arranged with the thicker food to the

outside of the plate and the thinner

food in the centre.

LACE THIN SLICES OF MEAT on top of each

other or interlace them. Thicker slic-

es such as meat loaf and sausages have to be

placed close to each other.

HEN REHEATING STEWS OR SAUCES it is better to stir

once to distribute the heat evenly.

COVERING THE FOOD helps to keep the moisture

inside the food, reduces spattering and

shortens the reheating time.

HEN REHEATING FROZEN FOOD portions

follow the manufactures instruction

on the package.

FOOD WHICH CANNOT BE STIRRED, like gratin is

best reheated on 400–600 W.

SOME MINUTES STANDING TIME will make sure the

temperature is evenly distributed throughout

the food.

TYPE OF

FOOD

AMOUNT POWER

LEVEL

TIME STANDING

TIME

HINTS

OAST

800 -

1000 G

DEFROST

20 - 22 MIN. 10 - 15 MIN.TURN halfway thru defrosting.

INCED MEAT 500 G 8 - 10 MIN.5 MIN.

TURN halfway thru defrosting.

Separate thawed parts.

HOPS, CUTLETS,

STEAKS

500 G 7 - 9 MIN. 5 - 10 MIN.TURN halfway thru defrosting.

HICKEN

(whole)

1200 G 25 MIN. 10 - 15 MIN.TURN halfway thru defrosting.

HICKEN pieces

or  llets

500 G 7 - 9 MIN. 5 - 10 MIN.

TURN / SEPARATE halfway thru

defrosting. Shield wingtips

and legs with foil to prevent

overheating.

ISH (whole) 600 G 8 - 10 MIN. 5 - 10 MIN.

TURN halfway thru defrosting

and shield the tail with foil to

prevent overheating.

ISH (steaks or

 llets)

400 G 6 - 7 MIN.5 MIN.

TURN halfway thru defrosting.

Separate thawed parts.

OAF OF BREAD 500 G 4 - 6 MIN.5 MIN.TURN halfway thru defrosting.

OLLS & BUNS

4 PCS (150

- 200 g)

1 ½ - 2 MIN. 2 - 3 MIN.PLACE in a ring pattern.

RUIT & BERRIES 200 G 2 - 3 MIN. 2 - 3 MIN.SEPARATE during defrosting.

DEFROSTING CHART

FROZEN FOOD IN PLASTIC BAGS , plastic  lms or card-

board packages can be placed directly in the

oven as long as the package has no metal

parts (e.g. metal twist ties).

THE SHAPE OF THE PACKAGE alters the defrost-

ing time. Shallow packets defrost more

quickly than a deep block.

EPARATE PIECES as they begin to defrost.

Individual slices defrost more easily.

SHIELD AREAS OF FOOD with small pieces of

aluminiumfoil if they start to become warm

(e.g. chicken legs and wing tips).

URN LARGE JOINTS halfway through the defrost-

ing process.

BOILED FOOD, STEWS AND MEAT SAUCES defrost better

if stirred during defrosting time.

WHEN DEFROSTING it is better to under-

thaw the food slightly and allow the

process to  nish during standing time.

TANDING TIME AFTER DEFROSTING always

improves the result since the temper-

ature will then be evenly distributed

throughout the food.

MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

CLEANING IS THE ONLY MAINTENANCE normally re-

quired.

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE OVEN in a clean condition

could lead to deterioration of the surface that

could adversely a ect the life of the appliance

and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

O NOT USE METAL SCOURING PADS, ABRASIVE

CLEANSERS, steel-wool pads, grit-

ty washcloths, etc. which

can damage the control

panel, and the interior

and exterior oven surfac-

es. Use a sponge with a mild detergent or a

paper towel with spray glass cleaner. Apply

spray glass cleaner to a paper towel.

DO NOT SPRAY directly on the oven.

AT REGULAR INTERVALS, especially if spill

overs have occurred, remove the

turntable, the turntable support

and wipe the base of the oven

clean.

THIS OVEN IS DESIGNED to operate with the turnta-

ble in place.

DO NOT operate the microwave oven

when the turntable has been removed

for cleaning.

DISHWASHER SAFE:

URNTABLE SUPPORT.

LASS TURNTABLE.

O NOT USE STEAM CLEANING APPLIANCES when

cleaning your microwave oven.

SE A MILD DETERGENT, water and a soft cloth to

clean the interior surfaces, front and rear of the

door and the door opening.

DO NOT ALLOW GREASE or food particles to

build up around the door.

OR STUBBORN STAINS, boil a cup of water in the

oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften the

marks.

ADDING SOME LEMON JUICE to a cup of water, plac-

ing this on the turntable and boiling for a few

minutes can eliminate odors inside the oven.

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

IF THE OVEN DOES NOT WORK, do not make a service

call until you have made the following checks:

The Turntable and turntable support is in

place.

The Plug is properly inserted in the wall

socket.

The Door is properly closed.

Check your Fuses and ensure that there is

power available.

Check that the oven has ample ventilation.

Wait for 10 minutes, then try to operate the

oven once more.

Open and then close the door before you

try again.

HIS IS TO AVOID unnecessary calls for which you

will be charged.

When calling for Service, please give the serial

number and type number of the oven (see Ser-

vice label). Consult your warranty booklet for

further advice.



IF THE MAINS CORD NEEDS REPLACING it should

be replaced by the original

mains cord, which is avail-

able via our service organi-

zation. The mains cord may

only be replaced by a trained

service technician.

ERVICE ONLY TO BE CARRIED OUT BY

A TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. It

is hazardous for anyone oth-

er than a trained person to carry

out any service or repair oper-

ation, which involves the re-

moval of any cover, which gives pro-

tection against exposure to microwave

energy.

DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVER.

ENVIRONMENTAL HINTS

THE PACKING BOX may be fully re-

cycled as con rmed by the re-

cycling symbol. Follow lo-

cal disposal regulations. Keep

potentially hazardous pack-

aging (plastic bags, polysty-

rene etc.) out of the reach of chil-

dren.

THIS APPLIANCE is marked according to the Euro-

pean directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical

and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring

this product is disposed of correctly, you will

help prevent potential negative consequences

for the environment and human health, which

could otherwise be caused by inappropriate

waste handling of this product.

THE SYMBOL on the product, or on the docu-

ments accompanying the

product, indicates that this

appliance may not be treat-

ed as household waste. In-

stead it shall be handed over

to the applicable collection

point for the recycling of elec-

trical and electronic equip-

ment.

DISPOSAL must be carried

out in accordance with lo-

cal environmental regula-

tions for waste disposal.

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION about treatment,

recovery and recycling of this product, please

contact your local city o ce, your household

waste disposal service or the shop where you

purchased the product.

EFORE SCRAPPING, cut o the mains cord so that

the appliance cannot be connected to the

mains.

TEST AMOUNT APPROX. TIME POWER LEVEL CONTAINER

12.3.1 750

G 10 MIN.750 W PYREX 3.220

12.3.2 475

G 5 MIN.750 W PYREX 3.827

12.3.3 900

G 14 MIN.750 W PYREX 3.838

12.3.4 1100

G 18 - 20 MIN.750 W PYREX 3.827

13.3 500

G 12 MIN. DEFROST PLACE ON TURNTABLE

SUPPLY VOLTAGE 230 V/50 HZ

RATED POWER INPUT 1150 W

USE 10 A (UK 13 A)

OUTPUT POWER 750 W

UTER DIMENSIONS (HXWXD) 285 X 456 X 386

NNER DIMENSIONS (HXWXD) 196 X 292 X 295

461969462561

IN ACCORDANCE WITH IEC 60705.

THE INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION has developed a standard for comparative testing

of heating performance of di erent microwave ovens. We recommend the following for this oven:

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Whirlpool AMW 218 WH User guide

Brand: Whirlpool

Model: AMW 218 WH

Category: Microwaves

Type: User guide

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